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Mahonga Road

NSWSecondary road42.7 km90 segments
4.6Sports
7.0Safety
42.7 kmTotal length
90Segments
1Recorded crashes

Mahonga Road is a 43 km secondary route in New South Wales, Australia. It scores 5.6/10 for 4WDs with straight corners and fair surface.

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Vehicle scores
4.6/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
5.4/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
4.6/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
5.6/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
4.0/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 90 segments
Excellent (8+)4%Good (6-8)8%Fair (4-6)88%

Sports score IQR: 4.0 - 5.5

Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
4.6
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
2.7
Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.
Speed
10.0
Speed limit suitability. Sweet spot is 60-110 km/h.
Road classSecondary road
8.0
Road classification. Motorways score zero. Tertiary roads score 9.
Traffic
7.0
Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.
Elevation
3.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Road intel
Wet riskElevated
Average wet sensitivity across segments, based on surface, drainage, gradient and local rainfall.
Night riskPresent
Visibility at night across the road, weighted by lighting, tree canopy density and curves.
Wind exposureModerate
Average wind exposure across segments, based on measured wind speed, terrain and shelter. Relevant for motorcycles and caravans.
Sun glarePresent
East-west segments exposed to sunrise and sunset glare, adjusted for tree cover.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 90 segments· 13 years of data
1
Total crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Serious injuries
0
Grey spots
Last 5 years
1
Crashes (5yr)
0
Fatalities (5yr)
NSW avg: 0.296 crashes/km/yrThis road: 0.200Below average

Source: State crash data linked to road geometry. Grey spots are segments where curvature geometry mismatches the posted speed limit.

When is this road risky?
Crash conditions - share of recorded crashes by circumstance

Wet road crashes

Crashes that occurred in wet conditions

0%

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

0%

Based on 13 years of crash records linked to road geometry. Crash breakdown (night, wet, weekends): VIC data 2012-2024. Other states show aggregate counts only.

Road environment
Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators
Wet road exposure51%
Night driving risk40%
Wind exposure43%
Sun glare risk72%
Wildlife strike risk12%

Risk values derived from road geometry, orientation, weather station data, and satellite canopy cover. 0 = minimal risk, 1 = maximum risk.

Segments
Top 90 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#143833197Asphalt0.19 km8.68.48.4#143833202Asphalt0.43 km8.48.38.4#143833208Asphalt0.47 km8.28.18.1#143833199Asphalt0.34 km8.07.87.9#143833198Asphalt0.15 km8.07.88.1#143833207Asphalt0.58 km7.77.47.6#143833200Asphalt0.50 km7.57.27.4#143355232Asphalt0.46 km7.47.17.2#143355234Asphalt0.21 km6.56.16.5#143355233Asphalt0.22 km6.56.16.5#143833201Asphalt0.64 km6.25.86.4#143833203Asphalt0.45 km6.15.76.3#143833206Asphalt0.38 km6.15.76.3#143355224Asphalt0.04 km6.15.76.3#143355231Asphalt0.50 km6.05.56.1#143833205Asphalt0.51 km6.05.56.1#143355228Asphalt0.44 km6.05.56.1#143355225Asphalt0.56 km6.05.56.1#143355227Asphalt0.45 km6.05.56.1#143355229Asphalt0.50 km6.05.56.1#143355226Asphalt0.61 km6.05.56.1#143355230Asphalt0.59 km6.05.56.1#143833204Asphalt0.50 km6.05.56.1#143585200Unpaved0.39 km4.04.34.0#143585225Unpaved0.50 km4.04.34.0#143585171Unpaved0.06 km4.04.34.0#143585215Unpaved0.50 km4.04.54.0#143585222Unpaved0.50 km4.05.74.0#143585229Unpaved0.06 km4.04.54.0#143585227Unpaved0.50 km4.04.54.0#143585199Unpaved0.50 km4.06.54.0#143585207Unpaved0.64 km4.04.34.0#143585226Unpaved0.50 km4.06.54.0#143585209Unpaved0.49 km4.06.24.0#143585224Unpaved0.28 km4.04.54.0#143585172Unpaved0.50 km4.04.74.0#143585214Unpaved0.50 km4.06.14.0#143585211Unpaved0.50 km4.04.34.0#143585201Unpaved0.50 km4.06.34.0#143585202Unpaved0.65 km4.06.54.0#143585212Unpaved0.50 km4.04.34.0#143585198Unpaved0.65 km4.05.64.0#143585205Unpaved0.50 km4.04.34.0#143585165Unpaved0.65 km4.06.54.0#143585170Unpaved0.49 km4.06.54.0#143585220Unpaved0.50 km4.04.34.0#143585173Unpaved0.50 km4.04.74.0#143585176Unpaved0.50 km4.04.54.0#143585174Unpaved0.65 km4.04.34.0#143585177Unpaved0.43 km4.04.34.0#143585184Unpaved0.50 km4.04.34.0#143585167Unpaved0.50 km4.06.54.0#143585166Unpaved0.59 km4.06.54.0#143585182Unpaved0.56 km4.06.54.0#143585185Unpaved0.42 km4.04.34.0#143585181Unpaved0.55 km4.05.54.0#143585168Unpaved0.65 km4.06.54.0#143585189Unpaved0.50 km4.06.54.0#143585180Unpaved0.50 km4.04.34.0#143585178Unpaved0.50 km4.06.54.0#143585208Unpaved0.14 km4.05.04.0#143585217Unpaved0.50 km4.04.34.0#143585183Unpaved0.50 km4.04.34.0#143585188Unpaved0.63 km4.04.34.0#143585192Unpaved0.50 km4.04.34.0#143585193Unpaved0.59 km4.04.64.0#143585195Unpaved0.64 km4.04.34.0#143585194Unpaved0.50 km4.04.44.0#143585216Unpaved0.50 km4.04.34.0#143585228Unpaved0.50 km4.04.54.0#143585219Unpaved0.48 km4.04.34.0#143585204Unpaved0.20 km4.04.34.0#143585218Unpaved0.50 km4.04.34.0#143585206Unpaved0.50 km4.04.34.0#143585213Unpaved0.43 km4.04.34.0#143585210Unpaved0.50 km4.05.84.0#143585221Unpaved0.38 km4.06.54.0#143585203Unpaved0.62 km4.04.34.0#143585223Unpaved0.50 km4.04.54.0#143585175Unpaved0.65 km4.06.54.0#143585169Unpaved0.52 km4.04.94.0#143585186Unpaved0.54 km4.04.34.0#143585163Unpaved0.50 km4.04.34.0#143585197Unpaved0.63 km4.04.34.0#143585190Unpaved0.43 km4.04.34.0#143585179Unpaved0.50 km4.06.54.0#143585164Unpaved0.50 km4.06.54.0#143585196Unpaved0.50 km4.04.34.0#143585191Unpaved0.50 km4.04.34.0#143585187Unpaved0.41 km4.06.24.0
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/mahonga-road-nswRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Mahonga%20Road&state=NSWSearch roads by name

Councils & Government

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Frequently asked questions
How long is Mahonga Road?+

Mahonga Road is approximately 43 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 35 minutes of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Mahonga Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Mahonga Road scores 5.4/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Mahonga Road in a caravan?+

With care. Mahonga Road scores 4.0/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Mahonga Road suitable for a 4WD?+

Mahonga Road scores 5.6/10 for 4WDs. Passable but not a standout. Check recent condition reports for surface state.

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Road data last updated: 2 May 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.